nastupa

Nastupa is a term used in several South Slavic languages, primarily Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian, to describe the act of performing or making an appearance in public. As a noun, the related word nastup denotes an appearance or performance, such as a concert, theater show, or sports outing. In media and event schedules, a performer’s or team’s appearance is often referred to as their nastup.

Grammatically, nastupa is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb nastupati or nastupiti, meaning to perform, appear, or take the stage. For example, a singer might be described as nastupa tonight, indicating that they will perform on that occasion. The word is used across arts, sports, and public life to indicate participation in a scheduled event or performance.

Etymology traces to Slavic roots connected with onset or appearance, reflecting the moment an act begins or is presented to an audience. While the exact form and usage can vary by language and context, nastup and its verbal form nastupa are widely understood within the region to reference public performances or appearances, and they appear in concert programs, sports summaries, and news reporting.

See also: performance, appearance, show, concert.